Lyle Bauer

Lyle Bauer
No. 59
Born:(1958-08-22)August 22, 1958
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died:April 27, 2024(2024-04-27) (aged 65)
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G, C, CEO
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight275[1][2] lb (125 kg)
CollegeWeber State University
CFL draft1979, round: 5, pick: 38
Drafted bySaskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As administrator
2000–2009Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2010–2013Calgary Stampeders
As player
19821991Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
HonoursBlue Bomber Hall of Fame (1998)
Source:[3]

Lyle Bauer (August 22, 1958 – April 27, 2024) was a Canadian professional football player and executive in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played as an offensive lineman for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1982 to 1991. After retiring he served in executive roles with the Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders.

Bauer played college football for the Weber State Wildcats before being drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1979. He was ultimately cut from their roster and signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1982, when he made his CFL debut. He was part of the franchise's Grey Cup-winning teams in 1984, 1988 and 1990. He retired after the 1991 season and subsequently worked as assistant general manager of the Blue Bombers from 1992 to 1995. After carrying on other business opportunities for five years, he returned to the Blue Bombers in 2000 as president and chief executive officer, playing a key role in steering the team out of financial trouble. He later served as president and chief operating officer of the Calgary Stampeders from 2010 to 2013. Outside of football, Bauer was noted for establishing the Never Alone Foundation to help individuals with cancer and their families, after surviving stage four throat cancer in 2004.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Foss was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Bauer takes over as GM of Blue Bombers". The Sudbury Star. The Canadian Press. February 16, 2000. p. B5. ProQuest 348630007. Retrieved May 2, 2024 – via ProQuest.
  3. ^ "Lyle Bauer football statistics on StatsCrew.com". Retrieved May 2, 2024.